

Unlocking The Magic: Talking all things Disney Parks, Universal and Cruising
Konstantina Irving
Disney podcast bringing you a little Disney World where ever you may be. Talking mostly Walt Disney World Orlando
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www.unlockingthemagic.com
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Dec 5, 2025 • 46min
526: Unlocking The Tragic - From Magic to Tragic: 10 Disney Closures That Broke Us
Join Bruce and Connie in this hilariously emotional episode of Unlocking the Magic as they dive deep into the infamous “UTM Curse” – where everything they hype mysteriously disappears from Disney and Universal parks! This isn’t your usual trip planning episode. It's therapy, memories, rants, laughs, and even a couple tears.

Nov 21, 2025 • 52min
525: Crush It or Flush It - Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studio
Crush it or flush it– everything we ate at Jollywood, mini review on the night and more.

Nov 8, 2025 • 43min
524: Pros & Cons of the Universal Orlando Resorts
Hey everyone, welcome back to Unlocking the Magic — thanks for tuning in! Today, we’re diving into the Universal Orlando Resort hotels — the pros, the cons, and which one might be the best fit for your next vacation.And fun fact to kick us off: Most people don’t realize Universal hotels are actually owned and operated by Loews Hotels — not Universal.

Oct 31, 2025 • 44min
523: Unlocking The Mailbox - Answering all your questions.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 35min
522: Would You Rather - Halloween Movies, Disney, Universal, and everything in between
We’re unlocking a little Halloween magic with a fun round of Would You Rather but halloween style in honor of –the best season–spooky season. We’re talking Movies, Disney, Universal, and everything in between. But don't worry, we– well I promise not to frighten you prematurely…not sure about Bruce…??

Oct 10, 2025 • 44min
521: Crush it or Flush it– Universal’s EPIC Eats
Get your snack ready for this episode .. we’re diving fork-first into Universal’s brand-new Epic Universe to find out which dishes are worth the hype… and which ones belong in the trash compactor!From Crêpes oozing with sweet, magical goodness in the Wizarding World, to the Mac & Cheese Cone at Isle of Berk that’s equal parts comfort food and chaos, we’re tasted it all — and telling you what’s a Crush and what’s a Flush.So grab your napkins, loosen your lanyard, and join us as we begin unlocking the flavors, the fun, and maybe share a few food fails along the way.

Oct 3, 2025 • 43min
520: Walt Disney World — Anniversary, Trivia & more!
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unlockingthemagicIn today’s episode we are going back to October 1, 1971 — the day the dream came true in Florida.” We are also going to have some fun with opening day trivia and sharing your first visit memories.

Sep 26, 2025 • 1h
519: Unlocking the Magic of Sailing the High Seas – Disney Halloween Edition and more!
Patreon: http://patreon.com/unlockingthemagicWe just stepped off the Halloween on the High Seas cruise and also had another Royal Caribbean experience back to back, so in this episode we’re spilling it all about sailing. Stay tuned towards the end of the show bc : We’ll also be answering some of your cruise questions at the end!

Sep 19, 2025 • 40min
518: Unlocking Disney’s Hollywood Brown Derby: The Hidden History, Celebs & Surprisingly Great Food
Get ready for a golden-age adventure as we finally step into the iconic Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney's Hollywood Studios. From its glamorous old-Hollywood roots to our surprisingly satisfying Cobb salad experience, this episode covers it all — the good, the expensive, and even a few awkward moments.Whether you’ve walked past this restaurant a hundred times or you’re just hearing about it now, we’ll share everything you need to know before you drop serious cash here. From the rich history of this LA-inspired landmark to the bread rolls Taylor Lautner loved, this episode is packed with fun facts, honest food reviews, and some real talk about value.

Sep 5, 2025 • 35min
517: You Know You’re a Disney Fan When…
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